Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
I'll Stand by You
Shakira Lyrics
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Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So if you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when,
When the night falls on you, baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Shakira's "I'll Stand by You" is a song about being a steadfast support system for someone during their darkest days. The lyrics begin with an observation of someone who appears to be sad and in tears. Shakira then invites this person to approach her for emotional support, reassuring them that they have nothing to be ashamed of for crying. As someone who has experienced difficult times herself, Shakira offers to be there for this person during their own struggles. She understands what it's like to feel lost and unsure of what to do during trying times. The song then becomes an anthem of loyalty, where Shakira promises to stand by this person's side, no matter what. Even if they are feeling angry or confused, Shakira encourages them to express their emotions and talk to her about what they are going through. She promises to never desert them, even in their darkest moments.
The chorus, "I'll stand by you / Won't let nobody hurt you / I'll stand by you," is a simple but powerful message of unwavering support. Shakira repeats this phrase over and over, emphasizing her commitment to this person's wellbeing. The final verse reiterates this message, promising that the person will never be alone during tough times.
"I'll Stand by You" was originally written and recorded by the British-American rock band The Pretenders in 1994. The song was a commercial success and became a popular anthem for loyalty and support. Shakira covered the song in 2009 for the charity compilation album "Hope for Haiti Now," which featured performances to raise money for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Shakira's version of the song was later included as a bonus track on some editions of her 2010 album "She Wolf."
Interestingly, The Pretenders' original version of the song featured harmonica playing by the legendary musician Neil Young. The song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Girls Aloud, Carrie Underwood, and The X Factor finalists in the UK. The song was also used in the television show "Glee" as a tribute episode to the late Cory Monteith, who played a character named Finn Hudson on the show.
Overall, "I'll Stand by You" is a beautiful song about being a steadfast support system for someone in their time of need. Shakira's version of the song is a heartfelt tribute to the original and serves as a reminder of the importance of being there for one another during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, why you look so sad?
Asking the listener why they appear to be in a melancholic state
Tears are in your eyes
Noticing that the listener is on the verge of tears
Come on and come to me now
Encouraging the listener to seek comfort and support from the singer
Don't be ashamed to cry
Reassuring the listener that it's okay to express their emotions through tears
Let me see you through
Offering to help the listener get through their difficult time
'cause I've seen the dark side too
Sharing that the singer has also experienced tough times, indicating empathy and understanding
When the night falls on you
Referring to times when the listener feels overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward
You don't know what to do
Feeling lost and uncertain about how to proceed
Nothing you confess
Reassuring the listener that no matter what they tell the singer, it won't affect their love for them
Could make me love you less
Stating that the singer's love for the listener is unwavering, even if they reveal something they fear may change that
I'll stand by you
Promise of unwavering support to the listener
Won't let nobody hurt you
Vowing to protect the listener from harm
So if you're mad, get mad
Encouraging the listener to express their anger if they need to
Don't hold it all inside
Emphasizing the importance of not bottling up negative emotions
Come on and talk to me now
Encouraging the listener to communicate their feelings
Hey, what you got to hide?
Asking the listener what they're afraid of revealing
I get angry too
Sharing that the singer also experiences anger
Well I'm a lot like you
Identifying with the listener and emphasizing their similarities
When you're standing at the crossroads
Describing moments of uncertainty and indecision
And don't know which path to choose
Feeling unsure of which decision to make
Let me come along
Offering to help the listener make a decision, or simply to provide support
'cause even if you're wrong
Stating that the singer will stand by the listener even if they make a mistake
Take me in, into your darkest hour
Offering to be there for the listener during their toughest moments
And I'll never desert you
Promising to never abandon the listener
And when, When the night falls on you, baby
Repeating the earlier lyrics that reference challenging times
You're feeling all alone
Expressing loneliness and isolation during tough moments
You won't be on your own
Assuring the listener that they have the support of the singer, and won't have to face challenges alone
Won't let nobody hurt you
Repeating the earlier vow to protect the listener from harm
I'll stand by you
Repeating the central promise of support and love to the listener
Won't let nobody hurt you
Repeating the vow to protect the listener from harm
I'll stand by you
Repeating the central promise of support and love to the listener
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Kelly, Christine Hynde, Billy Steinberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rime avec désordre
for all haters :
1- she has a net worth of 300 million$
2- she won 11 Grammys
3- she's sold more than 75 million albums (more than Beyonce and Rihanna combined)
4- she's obviously way too hot
5- she has a rich famous hot boyfriend
6- she has a 37 million $ house
7- she is the best selling female artist in the last decade
and so many many more
gaby juen
¿Nadie va a decir nada del hecho de lo parecida que es al comienzo de "Estoy Aquí"? Muy loco que le haya tocado cantarla justo a ella. 😁
Veronica Sawyer
parecida? siempre fué un plagio
Miguel Cuello
Mucha gente comento que "estoy aquí" era plagio.
Luis ROG
Shakira traía a sus inicios allá en los 90s un estilo, ritmo y voz igual a Alanis Morrissette pero bien descarado, en todo la copio, fue hasta el álbum “suerte” donde se despegó un poco del ritmo pero la seguía imitando en su vestuario y voz, ella ha tomado muestras de otros artistas y algunos tuvo que darles crédito y dinero para no ser demandada. Lo último, aunque suene a chiste, plagio “la garrotera” del programa “el chavo del 8” y no dio crédito al también plagiario de los dueños del personaje Chespirito
LiveBrasil
Yes. That was a ridiculous copy. I think ironic that she is making this cover
Joselo Lara
Si eso mismo pensé yo
Huawei P20lite
Shakira mueve las fibras del alma cuando canta con sentimiento.
dlh975
I LOVE her natural voice... I don't know why she tightens her vocal chords like she does... when she frees it up it's beautiful. She does it somewhat less when she sings in Spanish.
Johan Ruiz Echavarria
Me encanta cuando puede sacar toda esa voz que tiene, todas las variaciones que puede hacer.
Denisa Deni
Y que tiene que ver esta cancion con Estoy aqui??? No tiene nada de parecido